Hairy Fruit Fig Plant Care
Ficus trichocarpa Blume
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Ficus trichocarpa is a climbing fig species, in the family Moraceae, which can be found in Bangladesh, Indo-China and Malesia. In Vietnam it may be called sung tà.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect
65–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy Fruit Fig?
Water Hairy Fruit Fig every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Hairy Fruit Fig Native To?
What Is the Hairy Fruit Fig?
Hairy Fruit Fig (Ficus trichocarpa) belongs to the Moraceae family within the Ficus genus. Hairy Fruit Fig is native to Bangladesh, Indo-China and Malesia.
Hairy Fruit Fig displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy Fruit Fig?
Ficus trichocarpa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy Fruit Fig Need?
Hairy Fruit Fig thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Hairy Fruit Fig in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy Fruit Fig Prefer?
Ficus trichocarpa grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Hairy Fruit Fig prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy Fruit Fig?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Hairy Fruit Fig to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy Fruit Fig?
Feed Hairy Fruit Fig every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Propagate a Hairy Fruit Fig?
Hairy Fruit Fig can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to weeping fig plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hairy Fruit Fig Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hairy Fruit Fig?
Hairy Fruit Fig is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hairy Fruit Fig Need?
Hairy Fruit Fig grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Hairy Fruit Fig is native to Bangladesh, Indo-China and Malesia. In cooler regions, grow Hairy Fruit Fig as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Hairy Fruit Fig is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Ficus genus — compare its care with other Ficus species on PlantoScan.
Ficus is part of the Moraceae plant family — browse all Moraceae genera and species.
Hairy Fruit Fig thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Ficus Species
Other Ficus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ficus trichocarpa Blume, family Moraceae (first published in Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 448 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Hairy Fruit Fig is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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